Our greatest assets is our people, who possess an exceptional depth of knowledge and wealth of experience in the construction field.

Our people

Jody Pamplin

BSc MRICS PQS

Managing Director & CEO

Jody Pamplin

Jody Pamplin

Managing Director & CEO

BSc MRICS PQS

Jody joined BDC in 2006 after a building a five year foundation working as a construction consultant in London, UK. An active Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and a Canadian Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Jody has worked on the full range of Surveying, including Project Monitoring, Project Management, Contract Administration, Cost Planning and Building Inspections.

Through his dedicated and successful career at BDC, Jody is now Managing Director and CEO. He is continually looking for ways to improve BDC’s professionalism and level of care for clients.

After nearly two decades of providing Project Monitoring services on behalf of lenders here at BDC, I am privileged to take BDC into the next generation, including mentoring QSs to the point of becoming professionals and obtaining their PQS status, and beyond. Working alongside such an array of experienced lenders and development firms has shaped my own professional development, being exposed to almost every type of real estate development project here in BC. It has been a pleasure so far, and I am looking into the future with eagerness to see BDC develop alongside the rest of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland!"

Current projects

- Azure I & II, Burnaby
- Icon, Burnaby
- W42, Vancouver

Highlights

- Cedar Creek, Burnaby
- Trio, Coquitlam
- Hensley & Westview, Coquitlam

Contact details

jpamplin@bdconsultants.com 604.622.1942

Ian Butterfield

BSc (Hons), MRICS, MCIQS, PQS

Founder & Ambassador

Ian Butterfield

Ian Butterfield

Founder & Ambassador

BSc (Hons), MRICS, MCIQS, PQS

Ian founded BDC in 1988 after running the Mortgage Monitoring section of a national cost consulting practice. Past chairman of the BC branch of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Author of the practice and procedures guide for Mortgage Monitoring Services by QS’s in BC. Ian has worked extensively in all areas of Quantity Surveying including Project Monitoring, Cost Planning, Scheduling and Project Management.

I am immensely proud of all BDC has achieved over past 35 years and pleased to pass the torch to Jody and his team. I look forward to watching them expanding on BDC’s success and providing an improved service to the Canadian real estate community."

Current projects

- Fifteen Fifteen, Vancouver
- Harwood, Vancouver
- The Commons at Royal Bay, Colwood
- Conservatory Tower, Vancouver
- Waterfront Landing, Squamish
- Tsawwassen Landing, Tsawwassen

Contact details

ian@bdconsultants.com Direct: 604.622.1950

Euan McLean

BSc, ACIOB, PQS

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Euan McLean

Senior Quantity Surveyor

BSc, ACIOB, PQS

Euan co-founded BDC with Ian in 1988, after working with an international cost consulting practice. As a Project Manger responsible for the development and construction of a number of high profile projects, Euan has worked internationally in the consultancy and construction field on building and engineering projects.

Current projects

- Tsawwassen Springs, Tsawwassen
- Kitchner Townhouses, South Surrey
- The Regent on King Edward, Vancouver
- Waterfront Re-Development, Squamish
- La Galleria, Abbotsford
- Wembley Townhouses, Richmond

Contact details

emclean@bdconsultants.com 604.622.1951

Anthony Craxton

BSc (Eng), PQS

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Anthony Craxton

Anthony Craxton

Senior Quantity Surveyor

BSc (Eng), PQS

Anthony joined BDC in 1998 as a senior contracts manager, with over 43 years of construction industry experience. Prior to joining BDC, Anthony has worked on construction projects spanning the globe including the position of project manager at the Dubai Port Authority in the UAE. In Vancouver Anthony has worked for Ledcor Contractors and BC Transit on multimillion dollar projects including the Millennium Line Skytrain Project. Anthony brings a wealth of expertise in the areas of project monitoring, budget estimating and building conditions inspection.

Current projects

- Nadleh Whut’en Cultural Building, Fort Fraser
- Sawmill Rebuild Project, Prince George
- Brixton Station, Chilliwack
- 5077 Northwoods, North Vancouver
- Aston Row, Abbotsford

Contact details

acraxton@bdconsultants.com 604.622.1939

Zachary McCrea

B.Tech., PQS

Quantity Surveyor

Zachary McCrea

Zachary McCrea

Quantity Surveyor

B.Tech., PQS

Zach joined us in 2020, with a background in estimating and pre-construction working with a tier 1 developer. Recently, Zach has received his Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) certification as well as his B. Tech in Construction Management.

Zach has gained a wide range of experience working on projects throughout southern BC in project monitoring and estimating.

Working at BDC means being part of diverse and challenging projects that push our skills to the next level. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, adapt, and excel.”

Current projects

- Format, Vancouver
- W42, Vancouver
- Hamilton, Burnaby
- Azure, Burnaby
- Florin, Coquitlam
- Precidia, Coquitlam

Contact details

zmccrea@bdconsultants.com 604.622.1935

Tim Kim

PQS

Quantity Surveyor

Tim Kim

Tim Kim

Quantity Surveyor

PQS

Tim joined BDC in 2013 with mathematic and programming background. He is responsible for the network and security as well as the internal software design and development within the company. During his time in BDC, he has been also pursuing his dream of becoming Quantity Surveyor by working extensively on project monitoring and sales review.

Providing professional development expertise in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland is what keeps me motivated!”

Current projects

- Sea to Sky Waterfront Landing, Squamish
- University District & Parkway, Surrey
- Latimer Heights & Village, Langley
- Genesis & The Forme, Langley
- Harrison Highlands, Agassiz
- Provenance, Maple Ridge
- Roslyn Ridge, Maple Ridge
- Archer Green, Mission

Contact details

tkim@bdconsultants.com 604.622.1952

Maryann Stuart

Controlling Director

Maryann Stuart

Maryann Stuart

Controlling Director

Joined BDC in 1997 with a strong background of financial accounting with a Vancouver based CA firm. As Controlling Director, Maryann is solely responsible for the full financial management of the company. Internally she manages BDC’s Human Resources requirements and provides the financial reporting for the company and maintains the fundamental integrity of the team.

In addition, She has led BDC’s Business Development growth to expand and assist to oversee billions of dollars in construction loans, liaising with clients for commercial mixed used buildings and residential developments. This extends to further advancing BDC expansion in the Real Estate Industry.

Roy Lee

P. Eng

Senior Engineer

Roy Lee portrait

Roy Lee

Senior Engineer

P. Eng

Joined BDC in 2007, and has over 20 years of experience in the field of civil engineering. As a registered Professional Engineer Roy played a key role in the design and management of over 150 commercial and residential land development projects. Roy has overseen all aspects of the development process and has worked closely with all municipal governments in the Lower Mainland. An alumnus of the faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia Roy has a wealth of experience working with building codes and construction methods.

Current projects

- Briston Heights, Abbotsford
- Ashbury & Oak, Langley
- Harwood group Portfolio
- Pender Properties Portfolio
- Riversky, New Westminster
- Mill District, Abbotsford
- The Kirkland, Vancouver

Contact details

rlee@bdconsultants.com 604.622.1941

Stephen Lam

BSc (Hons)

Quantity Surveyor

Stephen Lam

Stephen Lam

Quantity Surveyor

BSc (Hons)

Stephen Lam is a Quantity Surveyor with a Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, he possesses a solid foundation in construction economics, demonstrating a keen ability to manage complex projects and ensure financial precision.

Having commenced his career in a first-tier construction consultancy firm in Hong Kong, Stephen joined BDC in 2022, bringing over one year of overseas experience to the team. His expertise extends to reviewing project budgets ranging from 10 million to over 100 million dollars, including high-rise residential buildings, townhouses, single-family homes, and site servicing. In this capacity, Stephen diligently assists and evaluates development proposals, ensuring strict adherence to lender engagement conditions.

Stephen's proficiency is further evidenced by his assistive role in conducting progress claim report assessments, analyzing cash flows, assessing valuing adjustments, and monitoring job site progress from time to time.

At BDC I have enjoyed the challenge of evaluating budgets of complex developments and also over-seeing those multi-million dollar size developments, ensuring that we consistently meet our high standards and lender engagement conditions.”

Joe Shannon

BSc (Hons)

Quanity Surveyor

Joe Shannon

Joe Shannon

Quanity Surveyor

BSc (Hons)

Joe joined BDC in 2023 with 3 years of mixed experience in Quantity Surveying, including pre-construction working, estimating and project management.

Joe has a Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying from the University of Glasgow Caledonian, Scotland.

What I enjoy most about working at BDC is the diversity of projects and the hands-on experience I gain from conducting site inspections.”

Yuki Chen

BSc (Hons)

Quantity Surveyor

Yuki Chen

Yuki Chen

Quantity Surveyor

BSc (Hons)

Yuki joined BDC in 2024, bringing with her five years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor at one of New Zealand's top ten construction firms and a leading first-tier construction company in Hong Kong.

She specializes in managing project costs and ensuring financial efficiency from start to finish. With expertise in cost estimation and budgeting, she delivers projects on time and within budget, while her commitment to quality and detail maximizes value for clients.

Kia Ora! I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with our team at BDC, and contributing to our innovative projects. This allows me to apply my cost management skills while continuously learning and growing as a Quantity Surveyor.”

Ken Dao

CST – BCIT

i.T.

Ken Dao

Ken Dao

i.T.

CST – BCIT

Ken joined BDC at the beginning of 2022 with a background in Computer Systems Technology from BCIT.
He works on the company website and on the Excel add-in tools to help make creating reports easier for surveyors.


Our Story

BDC was established in 1988 by professionals dedicated to improve and advance the role of Cost Consultants in Canada.

Our policy of only employing highly qualified individuals with extensive experience, has resulted in a reputation for providing clients with practical advice of the highest calibre. The diversity of our client base attests to our ability to adapt critical thinking. We provides a wide range of services to the development community, specialising in all aspects of construction cost management.

Our clients include banks, financial institutions, governments, pension funds, asset and fund managers, developers and landlords. Clients of BDC enjoy a level of confidence stemming from years of reliable, concise and accurate reporting. Reporting which enhances clients’ ability to make choices with clarity and confidence, while maximizing value.

The BDC team is comprised of individuals qualified in the fields of Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Management and Accounting. Headquartered in downtown Vancouver, BDC maintains associations with equally qualified professionals in other major centres including Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton as well as in the US. This affords BDC the ability to provide the same high quality of service in locations outside of BC.

Our reputation extends within our professional organisations, providing technical expertise for the benefit of other members. We contribute to the development Industry by providing up to date Cost Information on our Web based Construction Cost index. BDC is also the only firm chosen to provide Canadian Construction Cost information for the internationally renowned Rawlinsons’ publication.

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Our Values

Our values are what we stand for, what we believe in, and how we operate.

Agility

We are entrepreneurial and efficient, always looking for better ways to make things happen.

Integrity

Our word matters. The relationships we build and the work we deliver can always be relied upon.

Community

Above all, we’re a people business with the power to improve lives through our work.